Audubon Zoo's carousel is on the auction block ... similar to the ones at City Park and Lafreniere Park. Work is expected to ...

A whimsical, beloved Audubon Zoo carousel — once a staple of the zoo that featured exotic animals from flamingos to alligators — is back in the spotlight, but not in the way anyone expected.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum carousel is getting restored, with each animal receiving unique artistic touches to balance the ride mechanics.